Cranberry Orange Bars

Brighten up your dessert table with these vibrant and irresistible Cranberry Orange Bars, a perfect blend of tart cranberries and zesty citrus. Featuring a buttery, golden crust and a smooth, tangy filling made from fresh cranberries, orange juice, and fragrant orange zest, these bars strike the ideal balance of sweet and tart. With a dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of elegance, they’re as visually appealing as they are delicious. Ready in just an hour, these bars make an excellent treat for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or any occasion that calls for a pop of seasonal flavor. Easy to make and bursting with fresh, fruity goodness, these Cranberry Orange Bars are sure to become your new go-to dessert recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups Cranberries, fresh or frozen
• 0.25 cups Orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.75 cups Sugar
• 0.25 cups All-purpose flour (for filling)
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.5 cups of granulated sugar. Add 0.75 cups of softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the crust cool slightly.

Step 4

While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a food processor or blender, combine 2 cups of cranberries, 0.25 cups of freshly squeezed orange juice, and 1 tablespoon of orange zest. Blend until smooth.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 0.75 cups of sugar until pale and slightly thickened. Add the cranberry mixture and whisk to combine. Sift in 0.25 cups of flour and stir to create a smooth filling.

Step 6

Pour the cranberry-orange filling over the prepared crust, spreading it evenly.

Step 7

Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the pan.

Step 9

Dust the top of the bars with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar. Cut into 12 squares or bars and serve.

Step 10

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1227.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3449.6

Total Fat 156.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 759.5mg	0%
Sodium 180.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 484.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.8g	0%
Total Sugars 287.1g
Protein 38.1g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 171.7mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 868.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.3%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 55.3%